Dr. John Posada Duque

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Posada Duque is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Delft University of Technology. He obtained his PhD degree (cum laude) in (bio-)chemical process design assessment from the National University of Colombia in 2011. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Post-doctoral Researcher focused on the environmental assessment of biobased products at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, Netherlands, from 2011 to 2014. He then served as a Senior Researcher in the area of designing sustainable biorefineries until 2015. At TU Delft, he specializes in integral sustainability within the biobased economy, emphasizing the integration of sustainability pillars in biorefineries. His research interests encompass techno-economic assessments, environmental impact studies, and the social dimensions of sustainability, contributing significantly to the field of sustainable development and bioproducts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.